Chicory (Kasani)
Cichorium intybus
| Famille | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Kasani |
| हिंदी | कासनी |
| Parties utilisées | root, seed |
Chicory is a somewhat woody perennial herb of the daisy family native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia, and cultivated in parts of India. It has a deep taproot, toothed basal leaves and bright blue flowers that open in the morning. Roasted roots are blended with coffee.
Known as Kasani in Unani and Indian traditional practice, its root and seed are used in bitter, cooling preparations that support digestion and liver wellbeing. The root and seed are used.
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